Europe loses three times more from sanctions than Russia – Banca Intesa chair
EU nations suffer much more from the economic penalties imposed on Russia than Russia itself, says Antonio Fallico, chairman of the board of directors of Banca Intesa and president of the Association Conoscere Eurasia.
“European nations have lost three times more than Russia as a result of sanctions,” the Italian bank official told RT on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Fallico said the delegation from Italy consists of the country’s corporate majors, representing such sectors as car manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, and engineering. The companies reportedly account for 90% of the mutual trade between Russia and Italy.
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According to the official, every corporate major is clear about the inexpedience of anti-Russia sanctions, but “unfortunately, have no chance to change the music.”
He added that the sanctions were the key issue for the Russia-Italy panel discussion at the forum.
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He added that the future of sanctions was vague in the short term, because Russia’s first contact with US President Joe Biden put the Europeans in a tight spot.
“They had been racing for more sanctions, but got a moral slap in the face from Biden,” Fallico said.
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